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Collection Record

Chisel, Fake, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground with flaking on the proper left side of the poll. Both sides of the cutting edge are bevelled, which are both continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is a diagonal straight line and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D57.269

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
51.5 x 14 x 9.7mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.269
On Display
No

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